“Incentives” are the discounts and special financing/lease deals that can lower the price of a car. The host is talking about how those deals often follow the calendar, especially around Memorial Day.
The Chevrolet Silverado is a large truck made for carrying things and towing trailers. People talk about it a lot because there are many versions and deals available. The podcast mention sounds like it was about a financing promotion that was offered widely.
Term
0% 60 months
“0% for 60 months” means you can borrow the money with no interest for five years. The host is pointing out that current deals include this kind of financing offer.
The Ford Expedition is a big family SUV built for road trips. The host is saying he used to have one and really liked it, so he wishes he still had it.
The Plymouth GTX is a classic muscle car from the late 1960s, built around big-displacement V8 power and a performance-focused layout. Here it’s described with a 440 Magnum engine, a high-performance carburetion setup (“32 barrel carburetors”), and a “gentleman’s hot rod” vibe—showing how enthusiasts used it as a street car that could still feel brutally fast.
Carburetors are devices that mix fuel and air for the engine. More “barrels” generally means the engine can get more fuel/air when you press the gas hard, which helps it accelerate.
The “440 Magnum” is the engine size and model—an old muscle-car V8 that’s known for making a lot of pulling power. The host is saying that’s what was under the hood of the car he misses.
“Three deuces” is slang for having three carburetors on the engine, typically two-barrel units. It’s a performance setup that helps the engine respond strongly when you floor it.
This is a classic British sports car from MG. The “1600 Mark II” means it has a 1.6-liter engine and the second major version of that model. People like it because it’s a fun, lightweight roadster.
Term
horizontal head horizontal tail lights
This is a styling cue used to identify certain MGA-era cars: the headlight and tail light shapes/placement are described as “horizontal.” Enthusiasts often use these exterior details to distinguish between model years and trim/mark changes.
Morris Garages (MG) is the company name behind the MG brand. The host is saying this MGA was made before the later British Leyland era, which helps explain why the car looks and feels like an “early MG.”
Barrett-Jackson is a famous auction where people bid on classic and collectible cars. If a car would sell for a lot there, it usually means collectors really want that kind of car.
The Ford F-150 is a large pickup truck used for hauling and towing, but it can also be driven like a regular vehicle. It’s popular because there are many different versions to choose from. The podcast mention suggests it was part of a discussion about vehicles the host has reviewed or owned.
The 2026 Audi SQ5 is a sportier, higher-performance version of the Audi Q5 SUV. It’s meant to feel quicker and more fun to drive than the regular model.
The Hyundai Tucson is Hyundai’s compact SUV, and the 2026 model represents the latest iteration of that mainstream family-car platform. In this segment, the hosts highlight it as a “good looking rig,” implying attention to the newest styling and overall package.
The Mercedes GLE is a luxury SUV from Mercedes-Benz. It’s the kind of vehicle people compare to the BMW X5 when they want a nicer midsize SUV to lease.
“Lowest cost of ownership” means looking beyond the monthly payment to estimate total expenses over time—like maintenance, repairs, and other running costs. The caller is trying to pick a midsize luxury SUV that will be cheap to live with during the lease period.
Reliability is how likely a car is to have problems. Since a lease is usually only a few years, the host says you can focus less on long-term issues that might happen after you’ve already turned the car in.
Car
AMG S63
The AMG S 63 is a Mercedes luxury car that’s been tuned by AMG for much stronger performance. The host mentions it has 603 horsepower, which is why they love it.
The S 63 AMG is a luxury Mercedes sedan that’s tuned for high performance. It’s meant to be comfortable like a premium car, but also very fast. The podcast mention is about how much power it has and how much the speaker likes it.
The Range Rover is a luxury SUV that’s designed to be comfortable on regular roads and capable on rougher terrain. It’s a bigger, more premium type of SUV than many others. The podcast mention is mainly about how it compares in size and driving feel.
A three-year maintenance plan is like a service package that covers routine upkeep for a few years. The point here is that it helps you avoid unexpected maintenance bills.
The Lincoln Continental is a luxury sedan. The host brings up a 2020 one to explain that it didn’t feel good for them, especially given their sensitivity to bumps or motion.
The Kia K4 is a Kia car. In this segment, the host says it rides comfortably for the money, but also warns that some owners have had trouble with the doors not staying locked and that it can be targeted by thieves.
“Automatic steering” means the car can help steer for you. In this segment, the host is saying it could make driving easier for someone who doesn’t want to steer as much.
“Kia boys” is a nickname for people who steal Kia cars. The host is saying these thieves have figured out ways to get into the cars and that it’s become a known problem.
This is a safety feature that can automatically brake if the car thinks it’s about to hit something. With pedestrian detection, it’s also meant to recognize people, not just other cars.
This means how much the car is still worth later when you try to sell it. If EVs don’t hold their value well, they may be cheaper used—but that can also change the economics of leasing.
An auction is where cars are sold to the highest bidder. The host is using auction prices to show that some EVs can end up costing far less than you’d expect.
An electric vehicle runs on electricity stored in a battery. The point here is that EV prices can change a lot, so buying used or leasing can help protect you from paying too much if resale values drop.
They’re saying the car market—especially for EVs—can swing a lot. That makes it hard to guess what the car will be worth later, which is why they suggest used buying or leasing.
Lucid Air is an electric car. The host is talking about a Touring version and how, even though it’s a pricey EV when new, it can sell for much less at auction after you factor in mileage.
This is Mercedes-Benz’s all-electric SUV. The host is talking about finding one at an auction with low miles, which can make it cheaper than buying new.
This is a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS, which is an all-electric luxury car. The “580” is the higher-output version, and the point here is that its price fell a lot by the time it was sold at auction.
MSRP is the price listed on the car when it’s new, before deals. The host is comparing that original listed price to the much lower auction price later on.
They’re talking about depreciation, meaning how much a car loses value after it’s been owned for a while. The host points out that the EV’s value dropped a lot compared to what it cost new.
The Lincoln MKX is a luxury SUV meant for comfortable everyday driving. The podcast mention is about a 2017 model that the speaker has been thinking about. That usually means they’re considering how it fits their needs and ownership plans.
The Lexus ES 350 is a luxury sedan. In this segment, they say the new one is going to be hybrid-only and should feel more powerful than the older gas-only version.
The Lincoln Nautilus is a luxury SUV. In this discussion, they’re talking about a plug-in hybrid version—one that can drive on electricity for a while, then switches to gas.
A plug-in hybrid is a car that uses both gas and electricity. You can charge it like an electric car, so it can drive on electricity for a while before it needs gas.
Instant torque means the car’s electric motor gives you strong pulling power immediately. So when you press the accelerator, it feels like you get pushed back in your seat right away.
The BMW i5 is BMW’s electric version of the 5 Series. They’re talking about how quickly it responds when you accelerate, because electric motors give power immediately.
The Lexus RX 450h is the hybrid version of the RX SUV. It combines a gas engine with an electric motor, and the host is saying it can rack up very high mileage.
This means the financing terms were not honest or were not what the buyer was told. The host is describing a case where the paperwork didn’t match the agreement discussed during the deal.
This is a classic Oldsmobile muscle car from 1970. The “442” name is tied to its performance, and in this case it’s a convertible, so it’s an open-top version of a fast car.
A “410 gear” is a rear-axle gearing choice that makes the car feel quicker off the line. The tradeoff is that it can make the engine spin faster when you’re driving at highway speeds.
The Porsche 911 Turbo is a high-performance 911 with a turbocharger, which helps it make lots of power. The speaker is basically saying they could run up to 120 mph and then the Porsche would pull away.
The Porsche Carrera RS is a special, more performance-oriented version of the 911. It’s built to feel more focused and sporty than a regular model. The podcast mention is about how fast these cars can be in a racing context.
Hurst Olds was a performance Oldsmobile setup that used Hurst branding. Here, they’re talking about a specific era of Oldsmobile performance cars and which Cutlass model it was based on.
The Oldsmobile 442 Cutlass is a classic muscle car nameplate known for its performance focus in the late 1960s. This segment specifically places the Hurst performance package on the 1968 442 Cutlass, connecting the model to the era’s drag-race culture.
The GT Tornado is a higher-performance version of the Oldsmobile Toronado. The speaker points out how you can recognize it by the body details, like the rear bumper shape for dual exhaust and the “GT” marking on the hood.
Term
W34
W34 is a factory performance option code for certain Oldsmobile engines. The speaker is saying you could get the Tornado with the W34 setup, which is what made it the higher-performance “GT Tornado.”
Dual exhaust means there are two exhaust pipes instead of one. Here it’s mentioned because the car’s rear bumper was shaped to fit that setup, making it easier to spot.
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Welcome to the car pro show Jerry Reynolds the car pro was in the auto industry for over 35 years and in addition to getting his sixth win from the Texas Auto Writers Association for best radio show in Texas, he's a member of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame, along with fellow members Dan Rather and George
His co-host Todd Chambliss just became a member of Applebee's Hall of Fame for finishing off 84 check-in nuggets without using a dipping sauce. Now let's get to straight talk and honest answers about everything automotive on the car pro show.
80926 7777 and the question of the week I want to hear from you is what car do you wish you still owned? Yeah, I know you got one. We got to just figure out what it is. And I'd love to hear your stories. We did it on the Dallas show earlier and we had a lot of great responses.
One guy said a 1979 Mercury Bobcat. I asked him if he was doing drugs. He didn't really deny it. No, he said he had a hallucinogenic bumper sticker back in the day. So I'm wondering if that's affirmative.
So what car do you wish that you still owned? 80926 7777. This is the car pro show. We're coming to you from the Retail My Ride Studios in Dallas, Texas and we are going to answer your car questions if you're thinking about making a move. Tell me what you're thinking about doing. I'll tell you if I think that's a good idea or not. Let me give you just a quick overview of the market right now.
Incentives are excellent. I mean they have gone up all year long. They were great in May. I wasn't sure what would happen with June because typically the Memorial Day incentives are some of the best of the year and then they take a drop early in June and they come back toward the end of June primarily because it's the end of the quarter.
So June ends up the second quarter. It also gives automakers a first half look at where they are for the year. So they typically try to bump the incentives late in June but they came out of the gate this time strong.
I mean everybody forward extended their employee pricing through July the 7th. Gerald Mutters came out 0% 60 months on Silverado pretty much everywhere and boy I gotta tell you looking at lease deals with Toyota and some of the rebates and incentives that are out there right now just really really good.
So if you're thinking about making that move let's talk 809267777 the old Road Masters here. Absolutely and with that particular question what car do you know wish that you had back Lee our producer obviously rolls his eyes every single time this subject comes up because it's always that Ford Expedition I had to give up some years ago during COVID when a lot of business had gone down.
But I tell you what as far as the pack it was a call Texas package I believe Texas edition Texas edition and it had the perfect combination of everything any kind of bell and whistle out at that point it was in there.
It's a big I mean one of the best cars to travel in was the Ford Expedition and I forget this like a was it a 20 or 21 or do you remember the year because it was about 21 I think I think that was the 21 and man alive that was a great vehicle.
It was red yeah and it got attention believe me and it had great power to it just was fantastic but I've had convertibles along the way that I probably miss but that's the one car there that I thought man I wish I could get that back.
But it's gone.
What about you.
You probably have many of it.
I was just gonna say why didn't anybody ask me.
The car pro why would anybody ask the car pro that question your job.
Okay I'm trying right now.
What was the car that you gave up that you wish you had back a 69 Plymouth GTX a Plymouth GTX red at a black vinyl top it was a two door.
At a 440 Magnum engine under the hood 32 barrel carburetors lined up and it was an automatic transmission with no air conditioning and no power steering and that thing was a runner.
I mean it was a when you floorboard that thing in those three deuces to two barrel carburetors kicked in it was it just pin you to the seat unbelievable they called this the gentleman's hot rod.
Oh I didn't know that the performance Orianna muscle car marketed that way the gentleman's hot rod.
There's a bunch of girls that would disagree with that.
Probably so.
What a cool looking car though.
I won't go there.
No you probably shouldn't.
809267777 our newsletter came out yesterday.
I think for the first time my vice column ended up the most clicked item of the week.
Kind of cool and you know that it's something that you've been talking about for weeks and weeks and this kind of came to a head when you were talking to one caller you said I you know what stop doing that stop saying this is going to be your last car.
Yeah because it we don't know that right and don't plan on your last car.
Don't plan on your last car by what you want right now.
That's right without regard to the future because the future is uncertain.
Exactly right.
There you go.
Yeah let's talk to Wesley in Saint Simons Island Georgia and I know Wesley called us a month or so ago if I recall because I asked him if he was near Sea Island Georgia which was a beautiful place.
Hello Wesley welcome back.
Hey Jerry thank you very much.
You asked about the car that we still wish that we had.
My wife and I would still like to have our 1962 MGA 1600 mark to we we sold it several years ago it went export to Germany didn't get a lot for it but we were in a bad situation at that time financially and we kept the house because we sold the car.
Well there you go.
That's a good reason now for for people who don't know an MGA was made by.
Was that garage.
At that time it was pre British Leland so it was Morris Garages still and those are the ones with the horizontal head horizontal tail lights OK.
Mark is a really nice machine.
Was it fast.
Yes sir it was fast but not as fast as the gentleman's hot rod that you were just talking about.
Oh I see.
All right.
Well yeah that thing would run and it's amazing to me because I don't know what that car weighed but it had to been.
I mean it had to be 5000 pounds.
It was a huge car and a two door massive back seat.
But just boy what there is no telling what that car would bring today at Barrett Jackson if it was in the condition of the one that I had because it was brand new.
Red black vinyl top it was a beaut.
Wesley thanks for sharing man.
It's good to talk to you call us anytime at 971
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Find out which by calling Jerry Reynolds the car pro at the chase dot com car pro listener line at 1071
Well every single week we had the classic car of the week on our Facebook page.
If you want the Facebook link go to car pro dot com that is at the bottom of the page.
And if you go there you can make your guess as to the correct year making model of the plum crazy vehicle.
That's such a striking color.
And you said it is coming back or it came back.
It came back.
I've reviewed something a few years ago.
I think it was a charger that was they called it.
It had plum in the name.
But I can't remember.
It wasn't plum crazy.
Maybe it was plum crazy.
That's what they're.
So I've had a lot of guesses.
People are guessing that.
So I'm going to go with that as far as the folks have commented already as well.
I mean you know what do I know right.
Correct year making model of that car.
If you if you get it then all the correct guesses go into a big digital hat.
A random drawing occurs.
And hey you could be the winner of your very own auto heat shield for your car with weather heating up right now.
You're going to want that for sure because it blocks out and makes the car.
Did you say like about 20 degrees cooler or something like that.
40 degrees.
Castan corrected 40 degrees cooler even better by the way.
Trots is good.
Sure why not.
So go to our Facebook page and make you guess and take a look at this really cool car that according now according to this information.
It's crossing the block at Meekum auctions in Tulsa today.
That's right.
About that.
Meekum is going on today.
We've got Barry Jackson coming up here pretty quick too.
The other stories that you guys loved in this week's newsletter and by the way if you want to subscribe and get any of these things that we're talking about here for the next few hours.
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I had the May auto sales and market analysis for May from the automakers that report sales on a monthly basis.
You loved my review of the Ford Ranger Raptor.
I also had the 2026 Audi SQ5 which was a beauty.
Really enjoyed that one and Amy Plemons our executive producer.
She reviewed the 2026 Hyundai Tucson.
Oh cool.
It was a good looking rig too.
So there you go.
Let's go to the phones and we'll talk to Al.
No I'm sorry AJ in Missouri City Texas.
AJ welcome.
Hi there.
How are you doing Jerry?
Doing good.
Doing good.
What's on your mind?
Well I wanted to get your opinion on leasing one of these cars.
I'm not in a hurry right now but I'd like your opinion on three vehicles that I've shortlisted.
I haven't driven them yet but I wanted your opinion.
The Mercedes GLE the same size the X5 BMW and you know we even heard about the Ranger over sport.
What are your opinions on RA if you suggest something else.
I'm looking for a midsize luxury SUV which would lease well and hopefully we have the lowest cost of ownership in terms of you know the maintenance and everything and trouble free experience.
Since it's a lease I'm really not concerned about keeping it.
Okay so we don't really need to worry about long term reliability with you because you're going to be done with it in three or four years.
Hopefully three.
I can tell you that I have a Mercedes GLE myself.
I've got the AMG S63 which I absolutely love.
It's got 603 horses under the hood.
That may not be appealing to you if not that's fine the regular GLE is great.
But of the three and you had some there's some great choices there in your picks.
I've had Ranger over sports probably a dozen of those over the last 20 plus years.
Love those but the best lease deal out there by far is going to be the X5 BMW is really aggressive on their leases right now and so it's a wonderful SUV.
It's a little larger than the GLE about the same size as the Range Rover Sport.
But I tell you what it's a from a driver standpoint.
If you like a vehicle that that it's really a driver's car in other words you feel more cornering of the road.
It's tighter.
It's not as luxurious a ride as the Range Rover Sport.
But if you like driving if you enjoy driving you just can't beat an X5 and certainly for a lease it's going to by far be your best deal.
And it comes with the maintenance plan for three years anyway.
That's correct.
You're never you're not going to be out of penny.
You're not going to be out of penny on maintenance.
I got I got a new BMW last year.
It's about a year and a half old now it was electric and it was a sedan.
But I tell you the characteristics of driving a BMW are unlike anything out there.
And when you're ready I've got BMW of Houston North.
Manny Baragi is my guy.
He's been with me for years and he'll take great care of you.
Almost everybody thinks they know about cars but the car pro Jerry Reynolds actually does know.
Call the car pro show now on the chase dot com car pro listener line at 1-800-926-7777.
And next up on the car pro show Robert Trent Texas.
Robert welcome.
Tell me what car you wish you still owned.
I wish I still had my rabble where it got is a rabble or station wagon brown.
It could get 15 miles per gallon.
It would go all over the place for it for like you know the dollars worth the gas.
I got I got a Kia right now.
It's a brand new K for Kia.
Oh nice.
And it gets amazing ride quality.
I have head injuries and I am very sensitive to I got a 2020 Lincoln Continental thing.
But this this Kia K4 this cheap little car gets an amazing ride.
If you have a head injury or if you have an elderly people put them in that Kia K4 and just put you got automatic steering on it.
You just have them press on the gas pedal.
For what would you pay for that car around 30 or less.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Like 27000
Yeah.
It does have a problem locking the door staying locked.
They want to break into that car.
They just somehow they figure out how to get into it.
They call them the Kia boys.
Oh yeah.
And they're they're instructed by China.
China wants to sell electric everything and they want to get rid of Kia because Kia is going electric in a lot of stuff.
Yeah.
That's right.
And these guys are making YouTube videos on how to steal cars.
Unbelievable.
Unreal.
Yeah.
It really is.
Crack down on.
So 69 Rambler station wagon.
Well thank you Robert.
I appreciate the call very very much.
And I wish you had that back too.
I am having trouble picturing a Rambler station wagon in my head.
A lot of these cars that people are calling with it.
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Insurance health insurance in particular.
AI denies claims in one point two seconds.
That's how long it takes AI to look at your claim and say no we're not paying them.
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Less than point two percent appeal those denials.
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But 90 percent of the people who do appeal win them.
Are you kidding me.
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If the last car you bought made your blood pressure reading higher than your SATs.
Let's fix that.
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Welcome back to the car pro show with Jerry Reynolds the car pro and me Todd Shambless.
Hope you're doing great.
We have got a list now in the I guess it's in the newsletter from Consumer Reports regarding
the best new and used cars for teen drivers.
What I found kind of interesting is they were able to find 45 used vehicles starting
under 10 grand.
It's hard to find a good vehicle that's used under 10 grand these days.
It's very hard.
Very difficult for them to do that.
That was kind of nothing short of amazing.
Also another 29 vehicles priced under 20 grand highly rated headlights and automatic emergency
braking with pedestrian detection.
This is a good thing for a young driver.
Distracted driving teenagers.
They're all messing with the radio.
They're talking.
Yeah they're going to be distracted and that stuff is probably very important.
And another thing that in the last few months or so you were there was a especially when
we had the incentives back in the day the government rebates and everything with electric
cars.
Made it a really good buyer as far as leasing for a teenager.
Of course the incentives are now gone.
But that may be something to think about too since they don't hold their value quite as
well as far as the used EVs.
No they really don't.
And boy I saw some EVs this week when I was watching the auction go just dirt cheap.
That's crazy.
And vehicles that were at one time expensive vehicles.
And it's just it's heartbreaking you know which is why I tell people you're going to
get an electric vehicle either go used and get yourself a bargain or for God's sake lease
it.
Yeah absolutely.
Because this market is so unpredictable.
There is no way to know what these things are going to be worth down the road.
And some of them were cheap.
I was just a kind of screenshot.
Some of them that I see 2023 Lucid air touring.
Okay.
Yep.
One of my favorite EVs I've ever reviewed.
And it doesn't get a whole lot of pressing.
No it doesn't.
Way way over a 100000 dollar car brand new.
This one had 18,000 miles and it was super loaded.
Brought 35 grand.
Wow.
At the auction.
That's crazy.
It really was.
Mercedes Benz electric EQB SUV.
Okay.
This was a nice car low mileage at the auction.
It gaveled at 25 five.
Wow.
A Hyundai dealer bought it.
And you can can you finance that if you were.
I've never done an auction.
I just don't know.
I mean is that a cash purchase or.
These are all dealers.
Oh dealers.
Got it.
These are car dealers.
2023 EQS 580.
This was the pinnacle of Mercedes Benz SUVs in the electric line.
This one had a hundred and 28500 and fifty dollar MSRP.
When it was new just three years ago.
It brought 45 five.
Man.
What a price drop that is.
You want to buy a brand new one.
No.
And then you want to take that loss.
Least it.
You don't have to worry about that.
Debbie in Lake Jackson, Texas.
You're next on the car pro show.
Hi Debbie.
Hi Jerry.
Thanks for taking my call.
You betcha.
I have a question.
I have been contemplating right now.
I have a Lincoln MKX 2017.
Yeah.
And I've I love it.
I really don't have any reason to trade it other than I might just want to.
How many miles.
How many miles you got on it.
85000
All right.
Around there.
Yeah.
And I've been contemplating a hybrid.
And but I have a very heavy foot.
And I fashion myself as a NASCAR driver.
Yes.
So I'm just wondering if a hybrid would actually if I would really gain anything on fuel mileage
for the extra cost I would pay for the car.
Oh Debbie.
Yes.
Absolutely.
Oh.
Even with a heavy foot.
Even with a heavy foot.
And you know the other thing that has evolved on hybrids and we can all thank Toyota for this.
They were the innovators and the inventors of the hybrid.
They're also picking up extra horsepower besides the fuel economy.
So let's look at the Sequoia for a second.
They're they're large SUV comes comes with a three point 566 cylinder.
Torb-a-charged engine or a three point five hybrid engine.
Right.
The same with Tundra.
The the engines go from 385 and horsepower to 445 with the hybrid.
We see the same thing with Camry.
The new Lexus ES 350
Actually I don't know the numbers on it.
The the old one was the 350 but the new ES.
They're four door sedan that's about the size of the Lincoln that you've got now.
It's coming out.
It's going to be all hybrid and besides fuel economy.
It's going to have more horsepower than the non-hybrid version that's out there today.
So yeah.
You know you're not you're not going to drive with a heavy foot a hundred percent of the time
because sometimes traffic is not going to allow that.
But regardless it's going to get you better fuel economy and it's going to have better performance.
So yeah.
The answer is in my mind a hundred percent.
Yes.
If you get a hybrid it's well worth it and everybody's going hybrid now.
I mean everybody's trying to copy the success that Toyota's had with hybrids.
Toyota right.
It's going to take some time.
What are your thoughts on the Lincoln.
I think the Nautilus is the mkx equivalent now.
Yeah.
It's bigger.
It's great.
If you'll put Nautilus in the search box at the top of my website car pro dot com it'll pull up.
It will pull up my reviews.
The last one I had was a plug in hybrid which gives you even more horsepower believe it or not.
But you don't get as much electric range as you know a regular electric car.
But you can run electric on that thing for 35 to 40 miles.
Well it doesn't sound like a lot.
But if you've got a 10 or 15 mile round 10 15 mile commute every day you can run it all on electric.
And if you've got a heavy foot if you've never driven anything that's running strictly on electric power Debbie it's not in day.
That's why I got one because of my heavy foot.
When I step on my I heard you say you had a heavy foot.
Oh when I step on my BMW electric I five it literally pins you to the seat it's instant torque.
You'd be in trouble.
You'd be in trouble with an electric.
So now the Nautilus is great.
I mean it's terrific.
You could look at Lexus to the RX 350 in the hybrid the RX 450 H which is their hybrid.
It's an outstanding SUV good for well over 200,000 miles.
But there's a lot of choices.
I've got great dealers for them all in the Houston area.
So do your research do a little check and do some test drives with my dealers.
And when you're ready I'll be back and I'll set you up.
Don't let that Lincoln get too high mileage.
You may think you know a lot about cars but you may also think you can quarter back the Dallas Cowboys.
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Well I'm happy to say that suits and settlements are back in the newsletter this week.
I've taken a brief little break for a week or two.
Yeah Memorial Day.
Yeah stuff going on you know holiday it's back.
And of course with that more suits and settlements one that was probably my favorite is the legally blind Illinois man
who filed a lawsuit accusing a Chicago area car dealership of deceptive lending practices.
What happened well he was talking to them about a deal.
They're talking money how much they're going to sell it to him for what his payments are going to be.
He gets ready to sign it and well the paperwork didn't match what the talk was about.
The man again is legally blind and your your comment took the cake of the whole thing.
What did you say at the end of that.
What's he going to do with the car.
I mean what's a legally blind man buying a car for.
You got to be a low down dirty dealer.
That's terrible isn't it.
Yeah I mean because I've had to do this and it's not easy to tell somebody I don't think you need to be driving.
I have done it and it's not pleasant.
No it's not.
It's like taking the keys away from a loved one who's older and you know they shouldn't be driving anymore.
That's on my FAQ page too.
When it's time to take mom and dad's keys that's one of my FAQ answers in the senior section.
Not a fun conversation.
You got to be a low down dirty dealer to you know tell a blind guy your payment is going to be X and then he finds out later that's not right.
There's a special place in hell for you.
Oh no doubt about that.
You ought to be out of the business.
Absolutely.
I wish I knew who it was.
I put the FTC on him.
Well you were on a tear about that FTC aren't you.
Thank God they're finally doing something.
I'm telling you.
Let's talk to Tom in Cypress Texas.
Tom tell me which car you wish you hadn't got rid of.
Good morning Jerry.
I bought a 1969 Hamacuda brand spanking new for $4,900 and what a beast that car was.
I love it.
Oh yeah that was a beautiful car.
Love that body style.
And boy to think to think what that thing's worth today.
Well it's probably worth a couple 100000
I know one convertible sold for 12000010 years ago.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Wow.
Was it automatic or stick shift?
It was automatic.
Yeah.
Wow.
What color was it?
I could pop the push down on the gas pedal on the freeway at 60 mile hours and the tires would break loose.
Wow.
That's some power right there.
Tom thanks for the story.
I appreciate it.
And boy I'm with you.
I wish you had that back too.
Rob and Conroe welcome.
Rob what did you get rid of that you wish you hadn't?
Well I in 1977 I was 18 years old and I bought a 1970 Olds 442 convertible for $1,800.
You know of course it had the 455 and had 510 pound feet of torque and the guy I bought it from had put in a 410 gear.
Oh.
And I'll tell you what Jerry I could beat anything to 120 miles an hour.
Yeah I bet.
But at 120 your red line and probably at 80.
Yeah I mean I would race like these Porsche Carrera 911 turbos and I would get them up to that speed and then they were gone.
Was that was the HO out yet then the Hurst Olds cutlass?
The Hurst came out in 68 for the 442 cutlass but they also made a Hurst W machine.
Oh that's right.
I had two Tornados that had a 68 and a 70 and you could get that with the W34 that was called a GT Tornado.
And it came with the bump the rear bumpers were notched out for dual exhaust that was one sign.
How about that?
Then on the hood of the 70 it said GT.
Boy did they ever ruin that car.
Thanks Rob we appreciate the call.
Oh yeah a car.
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And he could have had the car delivered to him of course Freeman does that.
Oh yeah they do.
A lot of our dealers will do that nowadays.
It's just become part of the evolving process of giving yourself as a dealership giving yourself a little bit of an edge over your competition.
And Freeman's been doing that for years probably a dozen years or so.
Hypertune to providing the best service to their folks that come in their doors and that word gets around too when people start hearing about that.
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About this episode
Listeners call in with “wish I still owned it” stories, from a 1969 Plymouth GTX with a 440 Magnum and triple-carb setup to a 1962 MG MGA 1600 Mark II exported to Germany. The hosts then pivot to buying and leasing strategy: aggressive X5 lease deals, teen-driver safety tech, and why EV values can swing hard at auction. They also cover practical concerns like AI insurance claim denials, Kia theft issues, and even financing paperwork disputes.